Minnesota man who'd never driven a bus stops rolling school bus with 19 kids

A school bus in St. Paul unexpectedly began moving with its driver incapacitated, putting 19 middle school students at risk. Nearby business owner Ebro Ahmed, 27, noticed the bus traveling at around 10 mph with its doors open. With no one in control of the vehicle, Ahmed decided to act and ran toward the bus. Upon climbing aboard, he attempted to stop the bus, initially reversing it before switching to neutral and applying the parking brake. The bus came to a stop, preventing any potential disaster.

Ahmed helped the disabled driver and instructed the students to call 911. Luckily, none of the 19 passengers were physically injured, but they were understandably frightened by the incident. Ahmed, who had no formal training in operating a school bus, credited his medical drama show Grey's Anatomy and online videos for helping him stay calm and focused on the immediate problem.

The St. Paul Public Schools district noted that the driver's medical emergency likely caused delays for students returning home, and some children were upset by the situation, leading to the district's mental health team to check in with them.

The bus driver was taken to the hospital and later released to recover at home. Ahmed's actions prevented what could have been a far more serious incident and ensured the safety of all 19 students. His quick response has earned him widespread praise online, with Ahmed being hailed as a hero for taking control of the moving school bus and safeguarding the children in his care.